“Housing is a major wealth-building asset,” says Matthew Cropp, board treasurer of the Vermont Real Estate Cooperative (VREC). It’s an asset, he’s quick to note, that’s unattainable for far too many. VREC is working to change that. Read More
With all that Burlington's historic Lodge had given to the community over the years, the community was determined to give back to their beloved cultural hub. They called on the Loan Fund to help. Read More
For over 20 years, VCLF has stood by Vermont’s early care & learning programs, providing financing and free-to-the-borrower business development resources, lending over $10.7 million to Vermont programs that have created and preserved more than 4,700 child care slots to date..Read More
VCLF marked another major milestone this December, as our loan team completed the processing of our final federal PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loan forgiveness application. In total, we administered PPP loans for 57 Vermont small businesses; we expect 56 to be granted full loan forgiveness..Read More
During 2021, we were exceptionally fortunate to have the continuing support of so many of you – our VCLF friends, donors, investors, stakeholders and champions!.Read More